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Army Chief Gen. Bajwa visits Hyderabad Garrison

By Web Desk
May 05, 2017

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited Hyderabad Garrison, where he was briefed on operational and administrative matters regarding the Garrison and Thar.

According to Inter Services Public Relations, military’s media wing, the Army Chief was apprised that Army has distributed almost 4,000 tons of ration, benefitting more than 1,90,000 families through continuous initiative since 2014.

Medical camps in Thar have benefitted 1,61,000 patients in under privileged areas while water supply is now reaching 0.6 Million population and 0.7 Million live stock, General Bajwa was briefed.

The Army Chief appreciated efforts of the formation and said that Pakistan Army is proud to have undertaken Nation Building projects across the country in pursuit of continuous service to the people of Pakistan.

He also addressed officers and troops of Hyderabad Garrison.

Earlier, on arrival at Hyderabad, the Army Chief was received by Lt Gen Shahid Baig Mirza Commander, Karachi Corps.